By the numbers

68

Number of consecutive games in which Detroit has had an extra-base hit. Placido Polanco extended that streak with a double against Oakland.

21

Consecutive at-bats without a hit for New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez since reaching career home run number 499.

13

Number of home runs for the Yankees in the past two games, tying a team record set in a doubleheader on June 28, 1939.

42

Runs given up by Houston in three straight losses, giving up 12 to Atlanta Wednesday.